Snow chaos in Trier: accidents and traffic disruptions before Christmas!

Snow chaos in Trier: accidents and traffic disruptions before Christmas!

In the Trier region, the onset of winter with heavy snowfall is causing significant traffic accidents. Loud SWR There were numerous collisions on Sunday and Monday that were caused by the slippery road. One example of an accident was a collision between two trucks on the B51 on the A60 motorway near Bitburg and temporarily blocking the access road. There were also other accidents in other areas such as Schömerich, Rhlaufen and Hermeskeil, where fortunately only sheet metal damage was recorded. Police conducted operations to respond to the dangerous road conditions.

Numerous accidents due to winter conditions

There was also a tragic accident in Rhineland-Palatinate: An 86-year-old driver lost control on the country road during a snowfall and collided head-on with a public bus, which ultimately led to her death. The bus driver was uninjured because there were no passengers on the bus at the time. In West Palatinate, police reported up to 70 accidents, with one person seriously injured and five others slightly injured.
In other federal states, such as Bavaria, there were also hundreds of collisions, some of which resulted in minor injuries. It became clear that drivers with summer tires in particular were not suitable for the dangerous conditions daily news reported.

The winter services are in constant use to clear the streets, while the German Weather Service warns of further snowfall. At night, temperatures drop to between minus one and minus ten degrees, which further increases the risk of slippery conditions. Motorists should prepare for additional obstructions on the roads and drive with caution.